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Gary Peters: “The mental anguish someone goes through is intense, trying to have a miscarriage for a child that was wanted.”

On the recordOctober 13, 2020
The mental anguish someone goes through is intense, trying to have a miscarriage for a child that was wanted.
Said by
Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Senator Peters reflects on the emotional pain experienced during a difficult pregnancy and the lack of medical options due to hospital policies.

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